Wal-Mart removes personal injury suit to federal court

Wal-Mart has removed a St. Clair County personal injury lawsuit involving a motorized cart to federal court.

Edna F. Allen claims she was visiting Wal-Mart at 1511 Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia, Nov. 1, 2010, when she was struck by a motorized cart.

Because of the incident, Allen claims she sustained left elbow, right hip, neck and back injuries; sustained serious pain and suffering; and incurred medical costs, according to the complaint filed last October.

The removal notice was filed Feb. 7.

Allen is seeking a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs.

Wal-Mart denied the allegations in its Dec. 11 response.

Allen is represented by Brian S. McChesney and Craig M. Ortwerth of McChesney and Ortwerth in St. Louis.